Co-founder cto (applied ai & enterprise platform) global ai-powered tech

Are you someone who can transform complex enterprise workflows into intelligent, scalable systems Can you build products that combine AI, automation, deep domain intelligence, and real-world business impact Do you thrive in high-ownership environments where speed, clarity, and execution matter more than hierarchy Were hiring a Chief Technology Officer (Co-Founder) to architect and scale the technology backbone of Skills Capital an AI-native Talent Intelligence and Enterprise Tech platform redefining how organizations discover, vet, deploy, and scale high-impact technology talent globally. This is not a traditional CTO role focused only on engineering management. This is a builders role. A systems thinkers role. A scale-up role. Youll work closely with the founding team to scale and evolve an AI-native Talent Intelligence platform that is already built, live, and being used by clients across the U. S., U. K., Europe, and the Middle East. Our core ecosystem including the AI-Powered Talent Cloud, Deep Vetting Engine, intelligent matching systems, workflow automation infrastructure, and enterprise portals is already operational and delivering real business impact. We are now entering the next phase of growth: scaling the platform, deepening our AI and intelligence capabilities, accelerating automation, and building the technology foundation for global expansion at scale. About Skills Capital Skills Capital is one of the fastest-growing AI-first Talent Intelligence platforms focused on enterprise technology ecosystems. We help global enterprises hire fully vetted, on-demand talent, managed teams, and technology leadership across leading enterprise software and enterprise technology ecosystems used by Fortune 500 companies. We are building an AI-native Talent Intelligence ecosystem powered by advanced automation, deep intelligence frameworks, scalable evaluation systems, and next-generation AI-driven workflows designed to transform how enterprises discover, assess, deploy, and scale technology talent globally. In just our first year, we have: Achieved strong product-market fit and live customer traction Built a fast-scaling platform trusted by clients across the U. S., U. K., Europe, and the Middle East Bootstrapped our way to profitability with zero external funding Covered the startup journey from 1 10 and 10 20 now gearing up aggressively for 20 100 Built momentum toward a multi-million-dollar annual run rate Youll be joining a highly ambitious, product-focused team with leadership experience spanning global technology firms, enterprise consulting organizations, high-scale product companies, and top-tier global institutions. Why This Role Is Unique This is an opportunity to: Build real-world AI systems instead of experimental demos Architect a platform at the intersection of AI, enterprise software, and talent intelligence Work directly with founders and senior leaders in a high-trust environment Shape both technology and business strategy Build systems that already serve global clients and are scaling rapidly Own major technical decisions from infrastructure to AI architecture Help build a globally scalable AI-native platform from a strong existing foundation You wont inherit legacy bureaucracy. Youll help define: the architecture, the engineering culture, the intelligence systems, and the future direction of the platform itself. What Youll Own Lead the overall technology vision, architecture, and engineering strategy Scale the AI-native Talent Cloud and intelligence ecosystem Drive AI, LLM, automation, and workflow intelligence initiatives Build scalable, secure, high-performance cloud infrastructure Improve platform scalability, engineering velocity, and product reliability Lead internal and external engineering teams Work closely with product, delivery, sourcing, and leadership functions Build systems and processes that support rapid but high-quality execution Help shape long-term product and platform strategy What Were Looking For We care far more about capability, ownership, and execution than titles or years of experience. You may be a fit if: Youve built or significantly contributed to scalable Saa S or platform products You understand modern AI ecosystems and LLM integrations You enjoy solving real-world operational problems through technology You think in systems, workflows, automation, and scalability You are highly hands-on and execution-oriented You can move between architecture discussions and shipping production systems You thrive in ambiguity and startup velocity You want to build a category-defining company not just manage engineering delivery Strongly Relevant Experience AI / LLM applications Workflow automation systems B2 B Saa S platforms Enterprise software ecosystems HRTech / Talent Intelligence / Marketplace platforms Cloud-native architecture Data pipelines and intelligent recommendation systems Product-led engineering environments Experience Is No Bar .